Benefits of Video Game Play: Content and Context Matter
Sam Schwamm's academic and professional interests center on the relationship between interactive media (especially video games) and positive youth development.
Parent’s Guide to a Child’s First Cell Phone
If your child is begging for a phone because all their friends have one (or if you want to give your child a phone so you can keep in contact
Ask the Experts: How do I model good digital media and tech habits for my kids?
How do I model good digital media and tech habits for my kids? As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Drawing from what we know from research, this
Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy & Social-Emotional Learning
What is media literacy, and why is it important? Media literacy is the ability to consume, engage with, and create media critically (e.g., identifying fake information on social media and
Digital Wellness in 2021: A look back
Since the Digital Wellness Lab launched in March of 2021, we've been hard at work conducting science-based research and creating data-driven content with the goal of helping families achieve digital